Wooden cake – cake cutout for crafting, 3–50 cm

The birthday invitations are on the table. The bunting is still missing. And you're looking for a motif that says coffee, cake and party at a glance. This wooden cake is made for moments like these. It's a classic birthday cake silhouette, laser-cut from plywood, with the typical brown edge. Paint it, decorate it or leave it natural. Either way, a simple cutout becomes your very own decoration.

What changes for you

• You can start crafting straight away, with no sanding needed. The edges are laser-cut and smooth.
• You can design your wooden cake exactly as you like. The untreated wood can be glued on, painted, stained or oiled.
• You'll find the right size for every project. Choose from 3 cm for place cards up to 50 cm for shop windows or wall decorations, in 1 cm steps.
• Planning bigger craft sessions or orders is easy. Sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces are available.
• You're holding a piece of honest natural material. It comes from Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Why this wooden cake makes a difference

A printed sticker is quickly forgotten. A wooden cake on an invitation, a place card or as a cake topper is remembered. The wood and the fine laser-cut edge make your decorations look handmade. They suit birthdays, afternoon tea and family celebrations. And because you design them yourself, every piece is your own work.

Material & finish

The cake is laser-cut from 3 mm plywood. This gives smooth edges and the characteristic brown outline that defines the motif. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. Paint, glue and oil adhere well, and you decide on the finish yourself. As a natural material, every piece is unique. Variations in shade, fine grain patterns or small knots are not defects. They are part of the wood's character.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: classic birthday cake (silhouette)
• Width: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 7.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges with typical brown rim
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use your wooden cake

• Before a children's birthday party: Stick a small cake on each invitation. As soon as the envelope is opened, everyone knows there's a party coming.
• At the coffee table: Paint a name on each one and use them as place cards. Every guest gets a one-off piece to take home.
• Threaded into a garland: Hang several cakes in different sizes above the table. The room looks festive without lots of decorating.
• As a cake topper: Add lettering and glue it onto a wooden stick. Your real cake gets a personalised topper.
• In a bakery, café or patisserie: Add lettering and use them as price tags or signs at the counter. This way you label your cakes and tarts consistently in wood. With sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100 pieces, there's enough for your whole display.

Good to know about the birthday cake

The custom of celebrating birthdays with a cake and candles has its roots in German-speaking countries. It has been part of children's parties for generations. That's why everyone recognises the motif straight away. On invitations, place cards and garlands, the wooden cake says it without a single word: it's party time.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Keep the untreated cutouts dry and avoid constant moisture. This keeps the wood stable and your decorations looking good for a long time. You can also protect the surface with paint, varnish or oil as you like.

Options & what's included

• Width of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• The wooden cutout is supplied in its natural form, without paint or decoration

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the wooden cake? Yes. The plywood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. You can paint it, glue things onto it, stain it or oil it.

Why does the cutout have a brown edge? The cake is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edge. It is part of the process and gives the motif a clear outline.

How tall is the cake at a given width? As a guide: at a width of 10 cm, the height is 7.5 cm. The proportions stay the same for all sizes.

Do all cutouts look exactly the same? The shape does, the wood not quite. As a natural material, it varies in shade and may show fine textures or small knots. Every piece is unique.

This little cutout is really about one moment. It's when your guests open the invitation or find their little cake on the table. And they're looking forward to the party before the first slice is even cut. Just choose your size and quantity and get started.